Romantic Hotels in Los Angeles

Romantic hotels in LA can provide couples with a relaxing and enchanting break from the norm.

A weekend getaway or extended stay, romantic hotels in Los Angeles can provide couples with a relaxing and enchanting break from the norm. Here are some of our favorites.
Terranea Resort
This Rancho Palos Verdes resort is sprawled across 102 acres of the South Bay coast in the former longtime location of the Marineland of the Pacific oceanarium that closed in 1987. Terranea has beautiful villas, casitas, suites and guestrooms available for lodging. The surrounding meadows are popular venue for weddings, concerts and events, notably the wedding of Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney on ABC's "The Bachelor" in 2010. The resort also boasts a challenging 9-hole par 3 golf course, a spa with a fitness center and full-service salon, and a cove with ocean kayaking, snorkeling and a "secret" cave. Dining options include signature restaurant mar'sel, (Spanish for "sea" and French for "salt,") and Nelson's, located at bluff's edge with a view of the nearby Point Vicente Lighthouse and Catalina Island.
Beverly Hills HotelThe Beverly Hills Hotel, which opened in 1912 even before the city of Beverly Hills was incorporated, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2012 and is perfect for an enchanting old Hollywood weekend. Guests can choose from the Sunset Boulevard hotel many lodging options, including private rooms, spacious suites, and exclusive bungalows, many of which are storied - Marilyn Monroe considered Bungalow 7 her favorite, while Elizabeth Taylor honeymooned with six of her eight husbands in them. The Polo Lounge is a prime location to spot a celeb or two while dining on the restaurant's breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, or dinner menus. The famous pool has been filmed in many movies, such as "Designing Women," and "Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed." The hotel is close to many attractions, including the Getty Center, the Craft and Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the Petersen Automotive Museum.
Ritz-Carlton, Los AngelesLocated Downtown seconds from L.A. Live, the Ritz-Carlton offers panoramic views of the city from its 54-story tower. Guest rooms and suites on levels 22-26, as well as the Club Lounge on the 23rd level, offer spectacular views of the Hollywood sign and the Santa Monica Mountains. The 26th-floor rooftop pool also provides a sweeping view of Los Angeles and the full-service spa welcomes guests with champagne. Wolfgang Puck's WP24 gives guests a magnificent skyline view while they dine the chef's take on Chinese cuisine. Down on the ground, visitors can watch a movie at Regal Cinemas at L.A. Live, root for Los Angeles sports teams at the nearby Staples Center, and dine at one of L.A. Live's many restaurants, including Rosa Mexicano, Yard House, Rock'n Fish, and Trader Vic's.
Beverly Wilshire HotelMost known as the setting to the movie "Pretty Woman," the Beverly Wilshire has proved that guests can find real-life romance at the Wilshire Boulevard hotel as well. Guest rooms and luxury suites have full-marble bathrooms, complimentary internet access, and sweeping views of the city. Some rooms used to house Elvis Presley, Warren Beatty, and John Lennon, who lived in at the hotel when it was known as the Beverly Wilshire Apartment Hotel. The two-level fitness center is equipped with cardiovascular equipment and overlooks the Mediterranean-style pool, its private cabanas and poolside bar and cafe. Other dining options include Wolfgang Puck's CUT, an innovative steak and seafood restaurant designed by Richard Meier, architect of LA’s Getty Center. The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, which is now owned by the Four Seasons, is located right near the world-famous Rodeo Drive.
Hotel Bel-Air
Listed on the 2012 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay, Hotel Bel-Air has a secluded setting on Stone Canyon Road, surrounded by a gorgeous garden that blooms year-round. The hotel's Swan Lake is the most famous setting for romantic day and evening weddings. The grounds also feature an outdoor pool and a poolside bar. Wolfgang Puck, the hotel's restaurant named for its renowned executive chef, is best known for catering the Oscars' Governors Ball, the Emmy, and Grammy Awards' star-studded after parties. Spa room La Prairie has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas, with services that include massages, facials, bodywraps, and body scrubs. Guestrooms are fully equipped with plasma televisions come with premium cable channels, iPod docking stations, premium bedding, and air conditioning.
For guests who want to venture out of their room and into Los Angeles, the hotel is close to the Fowler Museum and the Getty Center.
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